Thomas And Friends Wooden Railway - Diesel 10

by Learning Curve

Product Features

• Handmade from REAL WOOD
• Magnets to attach cars and vehicles
• Retractable arm and claw
• Realistic details
• Recommended age range from 2 to 5 years

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4.4 x 1.6 x 4.6 inches ; 4.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B00004T2X9
• Item model number: LC99156A
• Manufacturer recommended age: 24 months - 5 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #563 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • #6 in Toys & Games > Play Vehicles > Play Trains & Railway Sets > Train Cars
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)

Product Description

Editorial Review

Good is always balanced with evil, and in the case of the movie Thomas and the Magic Railroad, Diesel 10 is a truly icky bad guy. Teamed with sidekicks Splatter and Dodge, Diesel 10 is a renegade engine on the Island of Sodor out to destroy the harmony of Sir Topham Hatt's Railway. To intensify this train's nastiness, Diesel 10--on a scale of 1 to 10--is rated 10 for devious deeds and brutal strength. Measuring 4.25 inches long, Diesel 10 has two sets of wheels that swivel, helping this extra-long train negotiate the tracks. Equipped with a mischievous expression, Diesel 10 is pea green and--just like in the movie--has a claw-like arm on top to help create havoc. As with all Thomas the Tank Engine Learning Curve products, Diesel 10 is made of hard maple and has two magnets on each end to allow your child to expand their set. --Diane Tuman

Product Description

All aboard the next stop along the learning curve . . . kids three and up will enjoy the magical adventures of the ever-popular Thomas and Friends Wooden Railway System. Featuring characters from the Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends video series and the Thomas and the Magic Railroad feature film now out on video, this system allows children to re-enact their favorite Thomas tales or create new adventures of their own. Besides encouraging imagination, wooden train-play helps kids develop motor and social skills. The Thomas Wooden Railway System is designed to grow along with kids' increasing skills, offering years of enjoyable play and new adventures around each and every bend.

Straight from the movie, Thomas and the Magic Railroad, it's Diesel 10! A renegade diesel engine on The Island of Sodor who is 10 out of 10 for brutal strength and devious deeds. He and his claw are out to destroy the harmony of Sir Topham Hatt's Railway. For use with Thomas and Friends Wooden Railway System sets (sold separately).

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Did your child see the Thomas movie twelve times or more?, May 13, 2002

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pammylamb (Lemont, IL) - See all my reviews

= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Thomas And Friends Wooden Railway - Diesel 10 (Toy)

If he did, this toy will definately be worth the money. My son is now 4 1/2 and we are knee deep in a Thomas obsession. He actively plays with his engines on a daily basis, most particularly this one. Diesel 10 is evil and threatening with the claw he calls "pinchy." The only complaint I have about this toy is that the claw doesn't open. However, I'm sure there would be safety issues with something that small, so it is understandable. But if your child enjoys acting out the Thomas stories, this is a great buy.

17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Claw is disappointing, December 29, 2003

By A Customer

= Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:2.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Thomas And Friends Wooden Railway - Diesel 10 (Toy)

The claw is the main attraction of Diesel 10. In this toy it only slides forward and back - there is no up or down movement and the claw jaws do not open and close. This is a huge drawback because that's why the kids love Diesel 10. My 3 year old plays with it, but not to the extent he would be if it could do more. Remember, this toy is only a few inches long. It fit the track system, but I think my son would have been happier with a different character - it was VERY anticlimactic to have a non-functioning claw.

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I've Got To Agree On the Claw, January 20, 2005

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Thoms-Mom (Somewhere In America) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Thomas And Friends Wooden Railway - Diesel 10 (Toy)

We also have a Thomas fanatic in our home and while we've been watching all the video/dvd's for months, I held out on the movie because someone told me it was terrible. (PS: It's pretty terrible, but your Thomas fan will love it so be prepared to watch it 100's of times ughh). Where was I, oh yeah...my son LOVES the Thomas movie and LOVES Diesel and Lady so I ordered both for his birthday. He was so excited when he opened his present and realized it was Diesel, however that quickly turned to concern when the first thing out of his mouth was "Mom, he's broken, the claw doesn't bite or move up and down".

I don't know why LC designed Diesel this way since the fact that Diesel's claw can move up and down and bite is such a HUGE part of the Thomas movie. Regardless my son took him quickly to the Island of Sodor (his train table) and played with him for the rest of the night. He wouldn't trade Diesel in for anything, but Diesel won't get 5 stars because I think his designer made a boo-boo by not making him more true to his character in the movie.

Diesel (and Lady) is still an important edition to your train set though if your little one is a fan of the Thomas movie.